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MOLNIYA 1-45 (11589)
COSPAR: 1979-091A | Alt Name: Molniya-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 1979
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC41/1
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
11589
International Designator
1979-091A
Decay Date
2/18/1994
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MOLNIYA 1-45
Alternative Name
Molniya-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The MOLNIYA 1-45 satellite, also known as Molniya-1, was launched on October 20, 1979, from the PLMSC launch site using a Molniya 8K78M launch vehicle from LC41/1. It is part of the Molniya-1 bus series and was manufactured by NPOPM for GUKOSR. The satellite has dimensions of 4.4 meters in length, 1.4 meters in diameter, and an 8.6-meter span with a dry mass of 1,620 kilograms and a launch mass of 1,650 kilograms. Its shape consists of a cylinder with six panels (Cyl + 6 Pan). The satellite's radar cross-section is 15.745 square meters. It carried the Molniya-1K No. 49L payload but specific details about its mission and purpose are not provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4.4
Diameter
1.4
Span
8.6
Dry Mass
1620
Launch Mass
1650
Shape
Cyl + 6 Pan
Radar Cross Section
15.745
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Molniya-1K No. 49L
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
NPOPM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Molniya-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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